For five years, Great Wall Motors has been secretly developing its own supercar that should rival Ferrari in terms of performance and emotional impact. This was revealed by GWM's chief technical officer Wu Huixiao, confirming the existence of a previously classified ambitious project that began in 2020. The key goal is to create a real supercar that can cause the driver not just pleasure, but a real emotional explosion, leaving an unforgettable impression on every trip.
Wu Huixiao also emphasizes that the company pays special attention to cost optimization, trying to reduce production costs without compromising on the quality, dynamics or level of engineering complexity of the future car. Tavia will be a real supercar in the full sense of the word, which, according to GWM's ambitions, will be able to compete on a par with the icons of the automotive world, including Ferrari.
Although the technical director refrained from commenting on the possible participation of the prototype in tests on the German Nurburgring track, it became known that the company has already attracted specialists who have direct experience in working on this legendary track. This step demonstrates the seriousness of GWM's intentions to bring its supercar to a world-class level and create a product capable of competing with the best hypercars in Europe.
Among the key challenges facing the engineering team at the moment is the production of carbon fiber bodywork. Wu Huixiao openly admits that currently there are no companies in China that can ensure the production of carbon fiber bodywork elements at a level of precision and quality that would meet the technical requirements of world-class supercars. This factor is forcing the company to look for new solutions both domestically and abroad, possibly through cooperation with foreign partners.
At the same time, Great Wall Motors is actively investing in attracting leading experts in the field of artificial intelligence, which may indicate a deep integration of digital technologies in the future supercar. The salaries that GWM offers its best engineers and developers range from $ 570,000 to $ 710,000 per year - a level typical of the most competitive markets in the IT industry. This is yet another proof of the company's determination to create not just a car, but a technological breakthrough in this category.
Wu Huixiao also expresses his belief that GWM's ambitious development will not only reach, but also surpass the characteristics of models such as the Ferrari SF90 Stradale - one of the most powerful hybrid supercars of our time. Despite its confidence in its own capabilities, the company is always ready to learn from competitors, striving for constant improvement. The fact that earlier photographers filmed GWM CEO Wei Jianzhong himself driving a Ferrari SF90 also seems symbolic. Such a gesture is interpreted by analysts as a sign of a deep analysis of the Italian experience in order to adapt the best solutions in its own development.
The supercar project, which still does not have an official name, remains one of the most intriguing secrets of the Chinese automotive industry. GWM is not currently disclosing detailed technical specifications, but judging by the company's ambitions and its strategic steps, we are talking about the creation of a car that should become not just a symbol of technological breakthrough, but also a national pride, capable of putting China on the map of the global supercar industry.